barring

American  

[bahr-ing] / ˈbɑr ɪŋ /

preposition

1. excepting; except for.

   Barring accidents, I'll be there.

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barring British  

/ ˈbɑːrɪŋ /

preposition

1. unless (something) occurs; except for

   barring rain, the match will be held tomorrow

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Etymology

Origin of barring

First recorded in 1475–85; bar ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

But O’Connor goes even further, barring RIH from “encouraging” individuals who are not currently part of the case to seek protection from these courts.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

The next day, National League president Chub Feeney ordered Turner to cede his post, citing a little-known rule barring managers from holding stock in their team.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The Stumo trial is expected to last until May 15, barring an out-of-court settlement.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Campa-Najjar has drawn recent criticism for breaking Pentagon rules barring reservists from using uniformed photos as “primary graphic representation” in campaign material.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

A wall, too, the men of old had made from the Hornburg to the southern cliff, barring the entrance to the gorge.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien